Songwriting Collaborations
Close to Laureen’s Heart
In Charge of the Stars
Impossible
So honored to Olivia Newton John record this song I wrote with Beth Nielsen Chapman for this special project. If you’re not familiar with LIV ON, please check out their website. Performed by Olivia Newton John, Beth Nielsen Chapman and Amy Sky. Written by Beth Nielsen Chapman & Laureen Smith.
Treading Water
Excited to announce Christine Parker is releasing our song TREADING WATER available now on all streaming platforms. She has numerous placements in television and film both nationally and internationally. Christine’s Mitsubishi commercial received over 7 million YouTube views. And her recent release garnered over 450,000 streams on Spotify. TREADING WATER is also available on her website at christineparkermusic.com. Performed by Christine Parker. Written by Christine Parker & Laureen Smith.
Happy for You
Pop artist Khiana and I wrote this pop tune that landed on the charts Happy for You. Performed by Khiana Noel. Written by Khiana Noel & Laureen Smith.
I Believe In You
This was the first song I ever wrote in Nashville. I was blessed to write I Believe in You with singer/songwriter Cindy Morgan. Point of Grace is a multi Dove Award winning Christian group that has touched so many through their work. I was honored they put this song on their Thousand Little Things album. Performed by Point of Grace. Written by Cindy Morgan & Laureen Smith.
Just as I am/ I Come
Cindy Morgan is a two time Grammy nominated writer and has twelve Dove Awards to her name so far. She is one of my all time favorite artists and closest friends. To have her record one of the songs I have written with her was a true gift and honor. She has a new album coming out in November you won’t want to miss. Performed by Cindy Morgan Written by Cindy Morgan & Laureen Smith.
Mr. Christmas
Lauren Anderson is a soulful bluesy rocker from Chicago. She came to us looking for a holiday song. What a fun cowrite that day with Sandy Ramos and Lauren. As soon as Sandy threw out the title, Lauren picked up her guitar and I chased the lyrics. The song came to life in the summer around a big wooden dining room table by a large bay window. “Mr. Christmas” is available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music and apple music. Performed by Lauren Anderson. Written by Lauren Anderson, Sandy Ramos & Laureen Smith.
Standing in the Storm
Soon after I arrived in Nashville, I brought my friend Gwen to a cowrite with Michael and Dwight. It was fun to hear them reminisce of their early days in CCM and Gospel Music and how so much has changed. While it only took us about an hour to write this song, we spent many hours in the room that day laughing and sharing stories. Thank you Michael for finding a home for this one. Performed by The Sharps. Written by Michael Puryear, Dwight Liles, Laureen Smith and Gwen Moore.